| Family: |
Xenisthmidae (Collared wrigglers) |
| Max. size: |
2.06 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Rowlwy Shoals, Timor Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-11; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: second dorsal-fin rays I, 12; A rays I,11; predorsal area broadly scaled to just behind vertical through posterior edge of preopercle, a narrow median wedge of scales extending further forward almost to pore D; posterior naris no flap on anterior rim; head and body pale with brown reticulate mottling, forming about 11 X-shaped markings along the sides, between pectoral and caudal-fin bases (Ref. 59014). |
| Biology: |
A benthic, inshore species found in coral reefs (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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